Perez Hilton Granted Supervised Visitation With Children Following Medical Crisis

TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to suicide and self-harm.

In a significant update regarding his recovery, celebrity blogger Perez Hilton has been granted supervised visitation rights with his three children. The development comes several weeks after the internet personality was admitted to a medical facility following a deeply distressing public livestream.

According to reports from TMZ, Hilton—whose legal name is Mario Armando Lavandeira Jr.—has received clinical clearance to reconnect with his children. However, the visits are subject to strict safety protocols, requiring the constant presence of a therapist or a mutually agreed-upon family member to ensure the well-being of the minors.

Temporary Custody Arrangements

Following the August 4 incident, Hilton’s mother, Teresita Lavandeira, assumed temporary custody of his children: 13-year-old Mario Armando III, 11-year-old Mia Alma, and 8-year-old Mayte Amor. The agreement regarding the transfer of custody was reached unanimously between Hilton and his mother.

To protect the privacy of the children during this sensitive period, the court has officially sealed all documents related to the case. The children will remain in the care of their grandmother until further notice or until a new legal arrangement is established between the parties.

Background on the Incident

The events leading to the hospitalization unfolded on August 4, when viewers watching Hilton’s livestream reported witnessing concerning behavior. After viewers spotted evidence of self-harm during the broadcast, authorities were alerted to perform a welfare check at his Miami residence. Paramedics arrived on the scene and transported the blogger to a local hospital, where he has remained under medical care ever since.

Reports indicate that Hilton’s children were on the property shortly before the incident occurred. They were safely removed from the home by the blogger’s sister and niece, Barbara Lavandeira, who is credited with alerting the authorities.

The custody arrangement remains a temporary measure as Hilton focuses on his ongoing health and recovery efforts under professional supervision.

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